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This post shares Week 47 of the Skinnytaste Dinner Plan. I’m away in Park City, Utah until Sunday, but I planned my dinners for the week in advance and ordered groceries online through Peapod—a true lifesaver when traveling. Planning ahead makes staying on track with healthy, home-cooked meals much easier, even during a busy week.
I use The Skinnytaste Meal Planner to map out dinners for the week, but any planner or a simple list will work. Meal planning reduces stress, saves time, and helps control food waste. My breakfasts are usually quick and simple — eggs with fruit, a smoothie, or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe yields extra portions, those become lunches or leftovers for another night. If you’d like to browse previous weekly dinner plans, you can find them on the meal plans page.
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 47)
- Monday: Cauliflower Fried Rice with shrimp
- Tuesday: Loaded “Nacho” Chicken Tostada
- Wednesday: Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs with Broccoli Rabe served with zoodles
- Thursday: Leftovers
- Friday: Tortilla Encrusted Chicken Tenders with avocado salad
- Saturday: Dinner out
- Sunday: Sheetpan Italian Chicken and Veggie Dinner
Shopping List
Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Cauliflower
- Sesame oil
- Egg whites
- Egg
- Salt
- Cooking spray
- Onion
- Frozen peas and carrots
- Garlic cloves
- Scallions
- Soy sauce (Tamari for gluten free)
- Shrimp
Loaded Nacho Chicken Tostada
- Tostada shells
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Avocado
- 1 medium lime, halved
- Kosher salt
- Tomato
- White onion
- Cilantro
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 7 ounces cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed*
- Canned black beans
- Jalapeño
- Sliced black olives
Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs with Broccoli Rabe
- Broccoli rabe
- Fresh whole wheat bread
- Fat-free milk
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Egg
- Garlic cloves
- Kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper
- Olive oil
- 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
- Bay leaf
- Zucchini (for zoodles)
Tortilla Encrusted Chicken Tenders
- 1 ¼ pound (about 8) boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour (or GF all-purpose flour)
- Egg
- Tortilla chips
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Olive oil spray
- Lime
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Jarred salsa, for dipping
Sheetpan Italian Chicken and Veggie Dinner
- Kosher salt
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Thyme
- Sugar
- Black pepper
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Cooking spray
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 4 oz each)
- Zucchini
- Carrots
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Red onion
- Parsley for garnish
Tips for a Smooth Week
- Order groceries online when you’re short on time or traveling; scheduling delivery or pickup makes it easy to stick to your plan.
- Prep what you can in advance: chop vegetables, wash greens, and portion proteins. Little prep steps cut evening cooking time significantly.
- Batch cook and repurpose leftovers. Extra meatballs, chicken, or roasted veggies can be lunch bowls or quick wraps the next day.
- Swap ingredients to suit dietary needs. For example, use Tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option and substitute different vegetables based on what’s in season or on sale.
- Use a spiralizer for zucchini zoodles or buy pre-spiraled vegetables to save time. Lightly sautéed zoodles are a fast, lower-carb side for saucy dishes.
- Keep staples on hand—eggs, canned tomatoes, beans, spices, and frozen vegetables—to make weeknight cooking flexible and reliable.
- Scale recipes to match your household size. For a family of four, leftovers are great for lunches; for fewer people, halve recipes or freeze portions for later.
Thank you again for your support and for following the Skinnytaste Dinner Plan. Planning your meals and groceries ahead of time helps maintain healthier habits, reduces last-minute stress, and makes family dinners more enjoyable. Wishing you a delicious week of dinners!